Flights San Francisco → Rio De Janeiro
As of November 2026, economy flights from San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro have a typical range USD 5803–15793, median USD 11222. Full range across all 99 offers: USD 5717–16006. We found 23% of 99 offers from budget carriers (around USD 9459) and 77% from full-service carriers (around USD 11222).
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Best offers by airline: San Francisco → Rio De Janeiro
Based on 99 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Francisco → Rio De Janeiro
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| GOL | Included | Included | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| LATAM Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Avianca | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro cost?
Based on 99 offers · November 2026
San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro flights ranged from USD 5717 to USD 16006 across 99 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 6231 and premium fares around 8289 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 99 offers.
These 99 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 8562 and USD 12852
What hidden fees do San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro routes. The breakdown below is based on 99 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| AA | 10 | 0% |
| G3 | 30 | 0% |
| DL | 45 | 0% |
| LA | 15 | 0% |
| UA | 45 | 0% |
| AV | 10 | 0% |
United Airlines: base ~USD 11177 + fees USD 45 = ~USD 11222 total. LATAM Airlines: base ~USD 11928 + fees USD 15 = ~USD 11943 total.
United Airlines's USD 45 ancillary fees narrow the gap with LATAM Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 751 base difference shrinks to USD 721 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.DL charges 4.5x more in ancillary fees than AV on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro?
6 airlines flew San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (American Airlines), fares ranged USD 5717–6244 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American Airlines | 12 | 5717–6244 | 5717 | 10 (0%) |
 GOL | 9 | 5824–6402 | 5848 | 30 (1%) |
 Avianca | 2 | — | 9459 | 10 (0%) |
 United Airlines | 37 | 9780–12969 | 11222 | 45 (0%) |
 LATAM Airlines | 9 | 8687–13526 | 11943 | 15 (0%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 30 | 8437–16006 | 13726 | 45 (0%) |
Where do the best San Francisco → Rio De Janeiro prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro flights
- San Francisco–Rio De Janeiro had 99 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 11222.
- DL charges 4.5x more in ancillary fees than AV — USD 45 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 5718 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 5848. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro cost?
- Based on 99 offers analyzed, San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro flights range from USD 5717 to USD 16006, with a median price of USD 11222. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 36 to the base fare on San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro including all fees?
- American Airlines has the lowest median fare on San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro at USD 5717 (median across 12 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Francisco–Rio De Janeiro flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 5848. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro routes?
- San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro has 6 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 5717 to USD 16006 across 99 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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